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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Swift X offers better performance for 3D tasks and engineering software due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics, making it suitable for intensive applications and light gaming. However, it's usually more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 14, which offers more storage space and solid performance for general use and multitasking, at a lower price. The Dell also features a touchscreen and is the newer model. If a touchscreen and saving money are important, go for the Dell; if you need more graphical power and can invest more, the Acer might be the better option. Both devices are similar in portability and have adequate battery life for daily tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Swift X (2022)
- Good overall display quality
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
- The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has no clear advantages over the Acer Swift X (2022).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.0
6.1
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
330.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
The Acer Swift X has a better screen than the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
The Acer Swift X stands out for general use and engineering with its higher resolution and brightness delivering crisper images and more vivid colors, essential for detailed work and comfortable everyday viewing. Its color gamut coverage proves beneficial for engineering and design tasks, ensuring accurate color representation. However, the Acer's lower refresh rate is less ideal for gaming and 3D work where smoother motion is a priority, an area where resolution and panel type also play a significant role, but to a lesser extent.
Battery
10.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Swift X has 10 hours of battery life. The Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,313
$779
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Swift X (2022) has a price of $1,313 and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 costs $779.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.8
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
330.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
216.0 nits
10.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for general use.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with a high-quality CPU and dedicated graphics suitable for demanding tasks, combined with sufficient RAM, a bright, high-resolution screen, and a light design that enhances portability, albeit with average battery life. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 14 7435 offers a versatile 2-in-1 design with touch capabilities, good CPU performance for daily tasks, more storage, and a solid build, but its integrated graphics are less powerful and its screen is less vibrant, making it less ideal for intensive graphics tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.3
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Acer Swift X (2022) offers fair gaming performance thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is typically more potent for gaming tasks than the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU found in the Dell Inspiron 14 7435; however, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which is essential for smooth visuals but don't particularly stand out for high-frame-rate gaming. As for screen quality and CPU, these factors contribute somewhat to the experience, and while they're adequate, they're not necessarily top-tier, with both models featuring IPS screens with standard resolution and refresh rates, supporting pleasant, but not exceptional gaming visuals.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.1
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for engineering and design.
The Acer Swift X (2022) is equipped with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, a combination that lends itself well to performance-intensive engineering and design tasks, alongside a high-quality screen with great color coverage and resolution for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
7.8
7.6
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.4
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2240 x 1400
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The Acer Swift X (2022) and Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Swift X (2022) and the Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Swift X (2022) | Dell Inpsiron 14 7435 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,313 | $779 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.9'' x 0.73'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 3.48 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.3" | 12.36" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.4" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1260P | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 10 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 58.7 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2240 x 1400 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 330 nits | 216 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Swift X (2022)
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Sebastian Jentsch | March 2022
"The Swift X is an Acer for entry-level gaming. With the entry-level graphics chip, our Acer not only beats every single current AMD and Intel iGPU, but also Intel's dGPU Iris Xe Max. However, despite being a GDDR6 version, the GTX does not match the expectations set by its own counterparts from our database. This may be a result of the single fan, which only produces moderate noise levels under load. The performance level of the thin and light 1.4 kg (~3.09 lbs) 14-inch laptop is impressive nonetheless."
Dell Inpsiron 14 7435
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Eric Grevstad | August 2023
"We see no shame in an economy laptop missing the four-star mark. Frankly, we considered giving the Inspiron 14 2-in-1 three-and-a-half stars for its low price, competitive performance, and long battery life. Unfortunately, working with a screen that can't deliver at least 300 nits of brightness is simply no fun to the point of detrimental. Still, if you're looking for a convertible laptop on a tight budget, it's worth keeping an eye on Dell's sales and discounts. That Lavender Blue model is fairly tempting."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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